regal

The definition of regal is something related to or fit for a king or monarch.

(adjective)

Dignified and princely behavior is an example of regal behavior.

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See regal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of a monarch; royal
  2. characteristic of, like, or fit for a monarch; splendid, stately, magnificent, etc.

Origin: ME < MFr or L: MFr regal < L regalis < rex (gen. regis), a king, akin to regere, to rule: see right

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See regal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a monarch; royal.
  2. Belonging to or befitting a monarch: regal attire.
  3. Magnificent; splendid.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin rēgālis

Origin: , from rēx, rēg-, king; see reg- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • re·galˈi·ty (rĭ-gălˈĭ-tē) noun
  • reˈgal·ly adverb

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